Horticulture Apprenticeship

Plant care and maintenance -planting, weeding and pruning to keep them healthy and tidy Turf management – mowing, edging and feeding lawns to ensure a high-quality finish Maintaining hedges and topiary Pest and disease control – identify garden issues and apply appropriate organic treatment Tool and machinery use and maintenance – operating and maintaining equipment like hedge trimmers, leaf blowers and strimmers safely Plant identification – studying a wide variety of species to understand their specific growth habits and seasonal needs Garden design – helping to improve the gardens with new planting schemes Plant propagation including taking cuttings and seed sowing 

Training:

Reaseheath College.

Training Outcome:

This career path provides a debt-free route from hands-on maintenance into high-level supervisory roles. After qualifying, you will move from a trainee status to a professional gardener with earning potential and responsibility level increasing significantly. Skilled horticulturists are in demand across diverse roles like heritage conservation, private or public estates or botanical institutions.

Employer Description:

We are a prestigious wedding venue based in Cheshire with large formal gardens surrounding a 17th century house.

Working Hours :
To be confirmed at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Creative,Patience,Physical fitness